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Add 56/42 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 40/98

56/42 + 40/98 is 256/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   56/42 = 56 × 7/42 × 7 = 392/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/294 + 120/294 = 392 + 120/294 = 512/294
5. 512/294 simplified gives 256/147
6. So, 56/42 + 40/98 = 256/147
   In mixed form: 1109/147

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